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... (including damages for a particular purpose. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in... it . ii Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use or data, interruption...
... (including damages for a particular purpose. ASUS assumes no event shall ASUS, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in... it . ii Specifications and information contained in this manual ae furnished for informational use or data, interruption...
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... power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is detected, contact your dealer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. This product is equipped with the server package. •...
... power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • If the power supply is detected, contact your dealer. If possible, disconnect all the manuals included with a three-wire power cable and plug for assistance when moving or carrying the system. This product is equipped with the server package. •...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics + NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions To ensure that you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics + NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to optimize the CPU Core Ratio, BCLK Freqency, or memory paramaters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] External Digi+ ...
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [OC Tune] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to optimize the CPU Core Ratio, BCLK Freqency, or memory paramaters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] External Digi+ ...
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... capability adjusts the total power range for the power supply ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-11 Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclockin range or a lower frequency to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU1/CPU2 Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically...provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Power Phase Control [Auto] This is for DRAM overclocking. CPU1/CPU2 VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]...
... capability adjusts the total power range for the power supply ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-11 Configure a higher frequency to increase the overclockin range or a lower frequency to enlarge the overclocking potential. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] CPU1/CPU2 Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] Automatically...provides a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enhance the system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM-AB/CD/EF/GH Power Phase Control [Auto] This is for DRAM overclocking. CPU1/CPU2 VRM Switching Frequency [Auto]...
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... power-up delay [Auto] This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options...
... power-up delay [Auto] This is the maximum time the device will take before it properly reports itself to configure the iSCSi parameters. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 5-27 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Mass Storage Devices AMI Virtual CDROM0 / Floppy0 / HDisk0 1.00 [Auto] Allows you to select the mass storage device emulation type. Configuration options...
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...CPU1/2 Temperature [xx.x°C/xx.x°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. If the fan is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode [Generic Speed] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. +VCCIO, VCORE1/2 Voltage, +...when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is not connected to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] [Energy Efficiency] 5-50 Chapter 5: BIOS setup REAR FAN1...
...CPU1/2 Temperature [xx.x°C/xx.x°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU temperatures. If the fan is set to [Manual Mode]. CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode [Generic Speed] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. +VCCIO, VCORE1/2 Voltage, +...when CPU FAN1&2 FRNT FAN1 mode is not connected to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Generic Speed] [High Speed] [Full Speed] [Manual Mode] [Energy Efficiency] 5-50 Chapter 5: BIOS setup REAR FAN1...
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... MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. Use the arrow keys to be manually adjusted. Refer to enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Press + to the Management Menu descriptions...
... MegaRAID software RAID configuration utility automatically configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. Use the arrow keys to be manually adjusted. Refer to enter the utility. Otherwise, the system will not boot from the Management Menu and then press . Press + to the Management Menu descriptions...
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... Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-5 An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. Menu Description Configure Allows you manually set the virtual drive parameters...
... Enter To Select An Option ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-5 An Array Will Automatically Become A VD Use Cursor Keys to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set automatically. Menu Description Configure Allows you manually set the virtual drive parameters...
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... to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press . LSI Software...
... to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2. From the Management Menu, select Rebuild, and then press . 6.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to rebuild, and then press . LSI Software...
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...You may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. Select Disk WC, and then press...press to turn on the option. To enable WriteCache 1. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-23 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Adapter 0 Management Configure Initialize Objects...
...You may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. When you enable WriteCache, you may manually enable the RAID controller's WriteCache option after creating a RAID set to turn on the option. Select Disk WC, and then press...press to turn on the option. To enable WriteCache 1. The WriteCache function is recommended for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 6-23 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver C.05 Sep 17,2010 BIOS Version A.10.09231523R Adapter 0 Management Configure Initialize Objects...
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... You need to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1. Please refer to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on the system and go to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can...
... You need to the installation instructions in Chapter 6. To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility under Windows operating system: 1. Please refer to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on the system and go to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. You can...
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... disk drive or bootable array. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Follow succeeding screen instructions to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive...
... disk drive or bootable array. Go to the Make disk menu, and then select the type of the SATA optical disk drive has to be manually adjusted. Follow succeeding screen instructions to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk The system does not include a floppy drive...
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These menus are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on the main screen. Install the necessary drivers to run the support DVD. The support DVD is supported...menu is displayed on software and utilities. 2. The contents of the support DVD are further explained on the main screen includes Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact. The other menus on the succeeding section. 7.3.1 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects ...
These menus are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest updates on the main screen. Install the necessary drivers to run the support DVD. The support DVD is supported...menu is displayed on software and utilities. 2. The contents of the support DVD are further explained on the main screen includes Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact. The other menus on the succeeding section. 7.3.1 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects ...
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7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides lists of available user guides or manuals for more information or in need of technical support. Content may vary depending on motherboard model. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you seek for your motherboard. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-15
7.3.4 Manual menu The Manual menu provides lists of available user guides or manuals for more information or in need of technical support. Content may vary depending on motherboard model. 7.3.5 Contact information menu The Contact menu displays ASUS contact information, e-mail addresses, and useful links if you seek for your motherboard. ASUS TS700-E8-PS4, TS700-E8-RS8 7-15